Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist - PM Shift
About The Position
Grande Cheese is hiring a Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist to support our Cheese and Whey operations at the Juda facility. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert, providing support to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance Associates on Control, Information and Electrical systems. You'll also play a key role in delivering hands-on support, training, and mentorship —driving operational excellence across the entire Enterprise. If you're passionate about cutting-edge automation and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, apply today and help us craft “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy.”
Requirements
- 2 Year / Associate Degree in an Electrical or other related technical field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years related Maintenance experience required.
- Advanced experience and comprehensive knowledge of: PLC programming
- HMI programming
- AC Drive Fundamentals (configuration, programming, troubleshooting, Servo Drives)
- Instrumentation Knowledge (calibration & configuration, troubleshooting, PID control loop tuning)
- Industrial Wiring Knowledge (conduits, 480v systems, distribution, MCC, MCP, Ethernet networks, Arc Flash, control panels)
- Industrial Computer Knowledge (Ethernet, network switches)
- Industrial Network Knowledge (Data highway, Ethernet, Controlnet, Devicenet, serial communication)
- Computer Programming Knowledge (Microsoft VBA, Basic)
- Industrial Machine Knowledge (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Packaging)
- Computer Programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Rockwell, AutoCad)
- Project management skills and experience.
- Advanced math and problem solving skills.
- Advanced electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.).
- Intermediate mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.).
- Advanced pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.).
- Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC.
Responsibilities
- Providing support to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance Associates on Control, Information and Electrical systems.
- Delivering hands-on support, training, and mentorship.
- Driving operational excellence across the entire Enterprise.
Benefits
- Low-cost onsite health clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Paid Paternal Leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
